Valerio ZaniniScrum Master competency ladderWhat is the role of the Scrum Master and how does the role grow together with the career opportunities for a Scrum Master? The Scrum Master…4 min read·Nov 29, 2023----
Valerio ZaniniinAgile InsiderI asked AI for help with a RetrospectiveRunning the Sprint Retrospective always in the same way (e.g. “What went well, what didn’t go well, what can we improve?”) is not going to…7 min read·Oct 19, 2023--2--2
Valerio ZaniniIncremental VS iterative approachesIs Scrum incremental or iterative?2 min read·Oct 14, 2023----
Valerio ZaniniinAgile InsiderSystem Story and Job Story formats: Not everything is a User StoryThe System Story and the Job Story are two alternative formats to describe Product Backlog Items (tasks in a backlog) when the User Story…4 min read·Sep 15, 2023--1--1
Valerio ZaniniinBootcampThere is no Agility without Product ThinkingAgile practices have been around a long time, but without Product Thinking it is hard to build the right products.10 min read·Sep 11, 2023----
Valerio ZaniniinAgile InsiderPlanning with Velocity and CapacityIn a recent survey to a group of Scrum Masters, I asked a question about the definition of Velocity and I got a 50–50 split in the…8 min read·Aug 23, 2023--1--1
Valerio ZaniniBuild extreme empathy for your customersSpend a day in the life of your customers and change perspective3 min read·Aug 22, 2023----
Valerio ZaniniIf Agile fails, blame Product ManagementAgile practices have been around a long time, even before they were formalized in the Agile Manifesto (2001). They promise to accelerate…9 min read·Aug 21, 2023----
Valerio ZaniniGrow your Scrum Master experienceMany people I talk to say that their number one obstacle in finding a Scrum Master job is lack of experience.5 min read·Aug 21, 2023----
Valerio ZaniniBecome a Scrum MasterBeing a Scrum Master is a fascinating job as it provides confidence, freedom, and satisfaction by helping other people to grow. The most…5 min read·Jun 12, 2023----